VI. Role-play

Choose one of the following situations to act out.

1. Two post-graduates are discussing why a large majority of people profess to be environmentalists.

1. Two young scientists are talking about the changeover to sustainable alternatives and basic changes throughout society it will involve.

1. Members and leaders of different world organizations and groups are discussing legislation for environmental protection.

1. You are a participant of a Conference in Rio de Janeiro and you are speaking about environmental protection as an integral part of furthering development.

1. Two scientists are changing views and opinions about environmental science.

1. You are a lecturer at the University and are explaining the students what environmental science is. The students will then ask questions.

VII. FOR DISCUSSION AND COMPOSITION

Choose one of the following to discuss or write about.

1. Explain why a large majority of people profess to be environmen­talists.

1. The changeover to sustainable alternatives is very important. Why?

1. Discuss basic changes we need to become a sustainable society.

1. What world organizations and groups are mounting actions to pro­tect the natural environment?

1. Discuss legislation concerning environmental issues which is a re­sult of efforts of different organizations and groups.

1. Explain why labor unions traditionally have been anti-environment. Are they beginning to change?

1. How do you feel about making environmental protection an inte­gral part of furthering development?

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8. Explain why leaders and organizations cannot solve the environ­mental problem by themselves.

8. Discuss what environmental science is. How do you understand its objective?